“Art films” and the nature of boredom
An exchange between critics and readers in the NYTimes prompts some thoughts about the nature of boredom and why so many people get defensive about “art […]
Review: Blue (1993)
Director: Derek Jarman
Cast: Derek Jarman, Nigel Terry, Tilda Swinton, John Quentin,
Derek Jarman
Nigel Terry
Tilda Swinton
John Quentin
Plot: Against a plain, unchanging blue screen, a densely interwoven soundtrack of voices, sound effects and music attempt to convey a portrait of Derek Jarman's experiences with AIDS, both literally and allegorically, together with an exploration of the meanings associated with the colour blue.
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